nicole kidman He was willing to do whatever it took to prepare for his next role.
In an interview for Variety's “Actors About Actors” issue, Kidman and Zendaya talked about the physical and mental strain that certain roles take on, and the steps they take to lighten the weight of their roles.
“It’s really hard to go through all these emotions. [body] I don't know it's fake,'' the “Euphoria'' actress, 28, explained to Kidman, who stars in the new erotic thriller “Baby Girl.''
Nicole Kidman says erotic thriller 'Baby Girl' was 'liberating' but made her feel 'very exposed'
Nicole Kidman admits that playing certain characters can be mentally and physically taxing. (Getty Images)
“No, so you overcome trauma“There was a part of 'Baby Girl' that wasn't in the movie that we shot, and that gave me something to do. It was very exhausting,” Kidman said. But it was also just emotionally unpleasant. It was the same with “Big Little Lies.” It caused anxiety in my body and mind because I couldn't tell what was real and what wasn't. It will really leave bruises on your back and all over your body. ”
“I still have the scars of Ru,” said Zendaya, whose films “Challengers” and “Dune: Part 2” were released earlier this year, referring to her “Euphoria” character.
“My brain says, 'Wait a minute, you're hurting.' So I did things like cleanse my chakras and pray and cast out the wise men,” Kidman added. “Honestly, I'll take on anything so that I can walk into the next place free and unscathed, undamaged, and uninjured. I feel like a bat when I say this — crazy It sounds like I am, but I'm not.
“Even just a massage can suddenly give you a beautiful feeling. It's healing and we have to heal. I'm still learning not to sacrifice my body for art. Because a part of me wants to. Yes, this is a journey, but you seem so stable.”
Kidman will star in the new erotic thriller “Baby Girl.” (TheStewartofNY/Film Magic)
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kidman opened up about her new film. A “raw and dangerous” role In the film, the 57-year-old explained why being seen as a “sexual being” is empowering.
“A lot of times women are dismissed as sexual beings at a certain point in their career, so it was really beautiful to be seen like this,” said the Australian, who plays Romy, a powerful CEO and mother. He said this at the time. She engages in a heated affair with young intern Samuel (Harris Dickinson).
“From the moment I read this, I thought, 'Oh, this is a voice I've never seen before, this is a place I've never been, this is a place the audience has never been.'” The character reaches a stage where he has all the powers, but even though he seems to have it all, he doesn't know who he is, what he wants, or what he wants. . And I think you can really relate to that.
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The Australian recently opened up about how her “Baby Girl” character made her feel “exposed.” (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
“'Well, I've done this. I've got kids. I've got this husband. So what do I actually want? Who am I and what are my desires? There are a lot of women who say, 'Do I have to pretend to be something else to get people to love me?' I think this movie is very liberating. continued. “I hope so. Some people say it's the most disturbing movie they've ever seen, but I'm like, 'Oh, that's a real shame.'”
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“When I read this, I thought, 'I've never read a movie like this.' I thought it was incredibly sexy,” she later added. “Really, I couldn't believe they gave us money to make this movie because it was so raw and dangerous. That sexuality. [felt dangerous]. It's not written for 20 year olds. It's not even written for 30-year-olds. ”
Kidman has had a busy year, starring in six projects in 2024, including roles in Netflix's The Perfect Couple and the Paramount+ series Lioness.
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“I have a family [my work]. I have a husband who is a musician. [Keith Urban]”He's also a bit nomadic,” she added. “So he's not a guy who's like, 'No, I have to stay here,'” he added. I can't move. 'Daughters, I have always said, “You are children of the world, children of the world.'' That's what we do as a family. We travel and experience different things. And it's also a great education. ”
“Baby Girl” will be released nationwide on December 25th.
